International Days

In 1997 the International Day against Child Slavery was created to honor the memory of Iqbal Masih, a Pakistani boy who after escaping from forced labor dedicated himself to the fight for children's rights but was killed on April 16, [...]

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is celebrated on the 6th of April. The adoption of this Day signifies the increasing recognition by the UN of the positive influence that sport can have on the advancement [...]

Conscious of the need for the creation of conditions of stability and well-being and peaceful and friendly relations based on respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion, the General [...]

Earth Hour is celebrated each year on the last Saturday of March, and it consists of an electric voluntary downturn, in which people and enterprises are asked to turn off lights and electronic devices which are not essential during an hour, [...]

Every year, on the 25th of March, the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, gives the opportunity to honor and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of this brutal [...]

Every year, on the 24th of March the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is celebrated. With this international day, we pay tribute to the memory of [...]

Since 2011, every 21st of March, the World Down Syndrome Day has been commemorated. This date was chosen by the United Nations (UN) in December 2011 to remember the dignity of people with Down Syndrome. This genetic condition is suffered [...]

It is celebrated on the 21st of March. It was proclaimed World Poetry day by UNESCO during its 30th session, held in Paris in 1999. In accordance with UNESCO, the main objective of this day is to support linguistic diversity [...]

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is celebrated on March 21 of each year. On March 21 1960, the police opened fire and killed 69 people in a peaceful demonstration against the apartheid pass law in Sharpeville, [...]

Happiness passes through solidarity On March 20, the International Day of Happiness is celebrated to recognize the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal aspirations of human beings and the importance of their inclusion in government policies. The resolution of [...]

On the International Women's day we celebrate all the accomplished achievements, demand more changes and celebrate the courage and determination of those women who have played a vital role in their countries histories and communities. The world has made unprecedented [...]

On March 1, 2021, the Zero Discrimination day is celebrated, highlighting the urgent need to act to end inequalities in income, sex, age, health status, occupation, disability, sexual orientation, drug use, identity of gender, race, class, ethnicity and religion that [...]

On November 26, 2007, the General Assembly declared that on February 20 of each year the World Day of Social Justice will be celebrated. The General Assembly recognizes that social development and social justice are indispensable for the achievement and [...]

February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in recognition of the key role that women play in the scientific and technological community. Women scientists must be supported as well as the access of women and [...]

On February 4, the "International Day of Human Fraternity" is celebrated. Human fraternity for peace and cooperation It is essential to raise awareness about different cultures and religions and to promote the role of education regarding tolerance. This implies acceptance [...]

On February 4, World Cancer Day is celebrated, promoted by the World Health Organization, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the International Union Against Cancer (UICC). This day is celebrated with the aim of raising awareness and [...]